Sara Jo Waldron
Lenexa,KS
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate teacher with experience serving all ages from kindergarten to those living in a retirement community in both secular and ministerial positions. Eager to apply myself in a new career opportunity. Skilled in communication, organization, management, supervision, and creating safe spaces for people to wrestle with hard questions or sort through difficult life situations. Seven years leadership experience as a full-time youth pastor and chair of a multi-state commission responsible for planning camps and conferences for students, developing strategic plans, and supervising staff and youth. In-depth experience in crisis management, conflict resolution, and mentoring.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Rosehill Elementary School
10.2021 - Current
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Interim Weekend Chaplain
Lakeview Village Retirement
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Led weekly worship service and filled pulpit with engaging and meaningful preaching.
- Provided emotional support and care to residents who attended weekly service.
- Demonstrated respect, compassion, friendliness and willingness to comfort and serve however needed.
Youth Pastor
Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church
07.2012 - 07.2019
- Supervised volunteer staff of 20 and one paid intern; provided direction, review, group training, relational development and team organization
- Taught weekly in small and large group settings
- Created an inclusive and safe community; providing mentorship, crisis management, conflict resolution and encouragement for young people and their families
- Implemented a series of improvements to the structure of youth ministry at Hillsboro MB Church
- Filled pulpit on occasion of Senior Pastor's absence
- Budgeted annually for events and projects
- Organized travel and registration for camps and conferences
- Served for 6 months as interim worship leader for weekly service
Adjunct Professor of Public Speaking
Tabor College
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Developed curriculum, monitored student performance with feedback, and mentored students
- Planned lessons and offered in-class instruction 3 to 5 times a week
Office Assistant
Peter’s Fruit Packing Shed
01.2009 - 07.2010
- Oversaw daily packing amounts and receipts for truck pick-up
- Daily data input for record keeping and accountability
- Developed strategic methods for better efficiency of data entry and record keeping
Education
Master of Arts - Theology
Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, CA06.2023
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01.2012
Bachelors of Arts - Communication Studies
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05.2008
Skills
- Leadership
- Preaching, Teaching, & Public Speaking
- Creative Problem Solving
- Training & Development
- Spiritual Guidance
- Crisis Management & Care
- Congregation Services
- Mentoring
- Gallup Top 5 Strengths: Command, Communication, Woo, Strategic, Input
Timeline
Interim Weekend Chaplain
Lakeview Village Retirement
07.2023 - 09.2023
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Rosehill Elementary School
10.2021 - Current
Youth Pastor
Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church
07.2012 - 07.2019
Adjunct Professor of Public Speaking
Tabor College
01.2012 - 05.2014
Office Assistant
Peter’s Fruit Packing Shed
01.2009 - 07.2010
Master of Arts - Theology
Fuller Theological Seminary
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Walden University
Bachelors of Arts - Communication Studies
Azusa Pacific University
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